Baldur’s Gate 3 wins Game of the Year at the Game Awards 2023, while the event faces criticism for not highlighting job cuts in the industry.
Fortnite and Lego have teamed up to create a new survival game mode, combining the popular block-building elements of Minecraft with Fortnite’s gameplay, in an effort to attract a wider range of players.
Tincy Jose, a nurse diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, has turned her journey into a calling to support and encourage others with the condition.
The Dendrobium orchid, known as the God Flower, is disappearing in Taiwan due to climate change, leaving the indigenous Tsou people worried about their traditions.
Celine Sandberg is using unconventional materials like crushed oyster shells and seaweed to create sustainable furniture and reduce plastic waste in the industry.
Two men arrested in France for scamming elderly people by posing as health officials and overcharging for unnecessary bedbug treatments.
UK property expert Rob Dix has created a digital clone of himself using AI software to answer questions and take on some of his workload, joining a growing trend of individuals using AI clones to scale their availability and provide instant responses to followers or clients.
Sony’s partnership with accessibility experts has resulted in the release of the Access Controller, a customizable PlayStation 5 controller designed specifically for disabled gamers.
El Salvador’s President Bukele celebrates as his Bitcoin reserve enters the black, but economists caution against premature celebration.
Google’s new AI model, Gemini, boasts advanced reasoning capabilities and outperforms human experts in intelligence tests, setting a new standard in generative AI.
BBC investigation reveals that OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool can be used to create tools for cybercrime, highlighting concerns about the potential abuse of AI.
Cash use in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, with 19% of purchases made with cash last year, as shoppers become more budget-conscious due to rising prices, according to the British Retail Consortium.
The apple industry in Indian-administered Kashmir is facing a crisis due to fungal scab, climate change, economic hurdles, and the influx of imported apples, leading to a decline in quality and quantity and impacting the local economy.
BTS urges fans not to show up at army camps during their military service, showing responsibility and concern for others.
Taylor Swift, named Time Magazine’s person of the year for 2023, continues to dominate the music industry with her record-breaking tour and successful albums, solidifying her status as a generational talent.
Ohio woman convicted of assault for throwing a burrito bowl at a Chipotle worker sentenced to work at a fast-food job for two months.
Former Peruvian president Alberto Fujimori released from prison after serving 15 years for corruption and human rights violations.
COP28 highlights concrete solutions to combat climate change, including reducing fossil fuel burning, increasing renewable energy use, switching to electric vehicles, and capturing carbon from the atmosphere.
Extreme temperatures at live music events are becoming a safety concern, as a recent incident at a Taylor Swift concert in Rio de Janeiro demonstrates.
Record number of young women enrolling in agriculture courses, signaling a positive future for the industry.
Cash use in the UK has increased for the first time in a decade, with 19% of purchases made with cash last year, as shoppers become more budget-conscious due to rising prices, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Carbios’ enzyme breaks down plastic waste, offering a potential solution to global plastic pollution.
Tech entrepreneur Ian Leaman faced a costly challenge securing the domain name for his new AI start-up.
Booths is removing self-service tills to prioritize a better customer experience with human staff.
A Tulsa dog sparked a house fire, highlighting the dangers of pets and household electronics.
British experts warn of potential “catastrophic ecosystem collapse” in UK forests within 50 years.
Delegates at COP28 agree to launch a fund for climate-related damages, with immediate contributions totaling $400 million.
Helicopter footage captures giant cracks in Iceland’s surface, indicating increased volcanic instability and potential eruption.
Amazon fined €32m in France for “excessive” surveillance of workers, violating GDPR; Amazon plans to appeal.
Virtual influencers like Noonoouri are breaking into the music industry, raising concerns about the role of AI and the future of human artists.
Seabed mining is a contentious issue, with concerns about its environmental impact leading some countries to oppose it.
AI technology at the Paris Olympics aims to uncover athletic talent in underserved communities worldwide.
Collins Dictionary has named “AI” as the word of the year for 2023, reflecting the widespread conversations and debates surrounding artificial intelligence and its potential impact on society.
Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing led to a surge in sign-ups, with the streaming giant adding over 13.1 million subscriptions in the last quarter of 2022, the highest number since 2020.
China’s declining marriage and birth rates are causing concern for the Communist Party, but young Chinese are resisting the government’s efforts to incentivize marriage and childbearing, asserting their own agency and desires.
